Accountant I

Salary : $61,320.00 - $74,544.00 Annually Location : CITY HALL - 1201 Civic Center Blvd., Yuba City Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 2026-00703 Department: Finance/IT Division: Finance Division Opening Date: 08/14/2026 Closing Date: 8/28/2026 12:00 PM Pacific The Position The City of Yuba City is currently recruiting for Accountant I! IMPORTANT INFORMATION: FINAL FILING DATE: Friday, August 28, at 12PM (PST). Under general supervision or direction, performs professional accounting duties including auditing, analyzing, and verifying fiscal records and reports, preparing financial and statistical reports, providing information to City staff regarding accounting practices and procedures, and reconciling general ledger accounts; assists in preparing the City's annual budgets; prepares accounting reports and schedules; and performs related duties as assigned. Accountant I: This is the entry-level classification in the Accountant series. Initially under close supervision, incumbents learn and perform routine accounting duties, while learning City policies and procedures. As experience is gained, assignments become more varied, complex, and difficult; close supervision and frequent review of work lessen as an incumbent demonstrates skill to perform the work independently. Positions at this level usually perform most of the duties required of the positions at the Accountant II-level but are not expected to function at the same skill level and usually exercise less independent discretion and judgment in matters related to work procedures and methods. Work is usually supervised while in progress and fits an established structure or pattern. Exceptions or changes in procedures are explained in detail as they arise. Qualifications Education: Accountant I: Possession of an associate's degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in accounting, fiscal management, public administration, or a closely related field. Experience: Accountant I: One (1) year of professional experience in accounting, fiscal reporting, and or governmental and/or fund accounting. Selection Process The minimum qualifications as stated in this job announcement represent only the basic requirements of the position. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee that a candidate will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. The recruitment process involves multiple steps which may include but are not limited to: Best Qualified Screening - Week of 8/31/26. Notices will be sent by Tuesday, September 8, following the observed holiday. Oral Panel Interviews - Tentative scheduled for the week of September 21. Please plan accordingly. Department Interviews Please note: The entire recruitment process from recruitment opening date to start date could take 6 - 12 weeks for successful candidates. Final candidates must pass pre-employment screening which may include: Fingerprinting Criminal Background Check Reference Check Equal Employment Opportunity The City of Yuba City does not discriminate on the basis of sex, religion, race, color, national origin, age, or disability in employment or the provision of service. Veterans, women, minorities and the disabled are encouraged to apply. EOE. The Human Resources Department will make reasonable efforts in the recruitment process to accommodate candidates with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 72 hours in advance so such aids or services can be arranged. TTY users may contact Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provisions contained in this announcement may be modified or revoked without notice. Questions Thank you for your interest in employment with the City of Yuba City. If you have questions regarding this job announcement or the application process: About the City The City of Yuba City is located in Sutter County, adjacent to the beautiful Feather River and at the base of the Sutter Buttes, the smallest mountain range in the world. Located just 40 miles north of Sacramento, Yuba City is the agricultural, economic and social center of the Yuba-Sutter Region. The area offers excellent outdoor activities such as hiking, boating, fishing, water skiing, hunting, biking, horseback riding, and is within comfortable driving distance of the Bay Area, Lake Tahoe, and other recreational areas. The City is the perfect mix of urban convenience and small town charm. A historic downtown and modern shopping facilities make shopping convenient and a pleasure. The City prides itself in its well-maintained parks and aquatic center, while offering a wide range of recreational activities for the entire family. The City of Yuba City offers a comprehensive benefits package. For more benefit information, please For MOU information, #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Yuba City, CA